De La Salle University - Manila

5th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management 2011

Announcement and Call for Papers
09-13 March 2011
Traders Hotel, Manila, Philippines

Major Sponsors

• De La Salle University,
• Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Advanced Science Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCASTRD),
• Commission on Higher Education (CHED),
• Neuronemech,
• Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines (MRSP),
• Federation of International Robot Soccer Association (FIRA),
• International Robot Olympiad Committee (IROC)

Technical Sponsor

• IEEE - Philippines Section
  

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• Programme
• Abstract of Plenary Lectures

Scope and Topics

The theme of the conference is Integrating New Technologies for Environment and Humanity. The program committee solicits high quality papers containing original contributions in all areas of theory and applications of robotics, mechatronics, automation, nanotechnology, information technology, communication & controls, environment and management, including but not limited to:

• circuits and systems
• computing architectures and systems
• signal processing
• power and energy
• biomedical engineering
• human-friendly welfare robots,
• industrial robots,
• biomedical robots,
• agricultural robots,
• environmental robots,
• educational and entertaining robots
• intelligent control architectures and methods
• knowledge based and learning control systems
• path planning systems
• reactive multi-agent systems
• machine learning
• pattern discovery
• distributed or decentralized control methods
• intelligent sensors and fusion
• control actuators
• building automation
• artificial intelligence
• natural language processing
• neural networks
• fuzzy logic
• neuro-fuzzy approaches
• genetic algorithms and evolutionary computing
• process optimization and techniques
• wireless communication
• image and video processing
• machine vision
• digital signal processing
• intelligent data mining
• analysis,
• modeling and systems
• networking
• client/server systems
• decision support systems
• information management
• web development
• ICT for engineering education.

Manufacturing and Management of Technology:

• R&D management
• product and process innovation
• technology transfer
• technology forecasting
• concurrent engineering
• ergonomics
• rapid prototyping
• CAD/CAM
• CIM
• precision micro-machining
• nano-manufacturing
• Advanced mechatronics devices
• Mechatronics sensing
• Actuators and controls
• MEMS & NEMS
• Production system
• Bioinformatics and Bioengineering.

Energy and Environment:

• environmental systems management
• renewable sources of energy
• non-renewable energy sources
• solid waste management
• life cycle assessment/material flow analysis
• industrial ecology
• cleaner production
• environmental informatics
  

Regular Paper Submission

Authors should electronically submit full paper in MS WORD document, 6-8 pages (IEEE format - two columns font 10 including pictures and diagrams), to EMAIL: hnicem@dlsu.edu.ph. The first page of the paper must contain the title, names and affiliations of the authors, email address, and four keywords/phrases. Please identify the corresponding author giving full contact information including email address.

Invited Sessions

The Program Committee also solicits proposals for invited sessions within the technical scope of the conference. Each proposal for an invited session should describe the theme and scope of the proposed session and how the papers form a cohesive set that complement the session topic. One session typically contains eight (8) papers. The proposal must contain the title and theme of the session and a list of paper titles, names and email addresses of the corresponding authors. Session proposals must be submitted to hnicem@dlsu.edu.ph . Invited sessions are addressed to either Prof. Elmer P. Dadios, Prof. Alvin Culaba, or Prof. Marcelo Ang.

Workshops and Tutorials

The Program Committee is also soliciting proposals for workshops and tutorial related to the theme of the conference. Person interested in organizing a pre-conference workshop or tutorial should contact the Workshop and Tutorial Chair: Dr. Edwin J. Calilung

Proceedings and CD-ROM

All papers submitted in the conference will undergo rigid peer review process. Only papers that will pass the review process will be accepted and published in the conference proceedings and book of abstracts. Electronic copy of the proceedings in CD will be provided at the conference. A hard copy will be available at an additional charge, and will be mailed after the conference to those who will request for it.

Important Dates

• December 31, 2010 - Deadline for submission of full paper
• January 15, 2011 - Notification of acceptance
• January 30, 2011 - Deadline for submission of final paper (camera ready format)
• February 10, 2011 - Deadline for early bird registration (10% discount)
  
  

Conference Fees

Note: Group tours to Boracay and Cebu are available for additional fees.

About Manila

The capital of the Philippines - its heart and soul - is Manila. Metropolitan Manila is where the country's most prestigious business addresses and the trendiest leisure establishments are found. By day, it hums with the bustle of commerce and, by night, throbs with the excitement of varied, world class entertainment. Catch a glimpse of the many wonders we offer you as you visit our 7,107 islands and golf course landscaping.

The following places are one of our best world attractions:

Anawangin:

Anawangin is an island cove in the town of San Antonio, Zambales. It is a beach with off-white sand and evergreen forest covering the shoreline, with breathtaking mountains and cliffs bounding the ocean waiting to be explored. Anawangin is an island with no electricity. No modern amenities except artesian wells and basic comfort rooms. No hotel, no convenience store, no cell phone signal and, definitely, no internet.

Anawangin is a paradise for people who love nature and adventure: This is the place for swimming and snorkeling blue water that is full of marine life; relaxing out by the beach in a hammock; drinking and singing with friends around a campfire, stargazing and sleeping all night by just lying on the beach sand or inside a tent, climbing cliffs and mountains waiting for the sunset. With its evergreen forest, gentle stream, breath-taking views and off-white sand, Anawangin is a hidden paradise and a virgin resort near Manila.

Related Info: Philstar Article on Anawangin

Cebu:

Cebu is where the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan planted the Cross of Christianity in the name of Spain in 1521. It is long established as a dive center and as a haven for souvenir shopping.

Boracay:

Boracay, with its white, talcum-fine beach and warm, crystalline waters, Boracay is touted to be the finest beach in Asia and one of the best in the world. This palm-studded tropical eden lure many to a lotus existence.

Boracay Picture: http://wikitravel.org/en/Boracay